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West Coast Dockworkers Ratify Contract and Drought Expands
The Agribusiness Update
West Coast dockworkers vote to ratify a tentative 6-year contract agreement reached in June, and weekly Drought Monitor showed drought getting worse across areas in the Midwest, South, Southwest, and the Pacific Northwest.
Canadian Wildfires Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
We’re again hearing stories about wildfire smoke drifting south from Canada to American cities, but University of Washington atmospheric sciences professor, Cliff Mass says climate change is not causing them, despite what you might be hearing.
Canadian Wildfires Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
We’re again hearing stories about wildfire smoke drifting south from Canada to American cities, but University of Washington atmospheric sciences professor, Cliff Mass says climate change is not causing them, despite what you might be hearing.
Biochar Tools in California and Gas Prices Drop Again
The Agribusiness Update
Researchers in California are working to bring biochar nutrients to help growers, and gas prices, including diesel, have dropped for the 13th straight week.
FORESTS Act Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A "common sense" approach to forest management could come in the form of the FORESTS Act.
FORESTS Act Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A "common sense" approach to forest management could come in the form of the FORESTS Act.
NAWG on WOTUS Changes and Net Farm Income Higher
The Agribusiness Update
The National Association of Wheat Growers is expressing disappointment in decision to change WOTUS Rule, and Net Farm Income reaches highest point since 2013.
Healthy forests
Line on Agriculture
Observations from Joe Fox, President of the National Association of State Foresters.
California Cherry Harvest and Food Spending Down
The Agribusiness Update
California kicks off cherry harvest, and food spending has rebounded from the pandemic but still low.
Georgia Peanut Referendum Reaffirmed and Food Spending Down
The Agribusiness Update
The Georgia Peanut Commission's referendum gets reaffirmation vote, food spending has rebounded from the pandemic lows but still off the average.
Trillion Trees Act
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
U.S. Representative Dan Newhouse is throwing his support to Arkansas Congressman Bruce Westerman's Trillion Trees Act.
Wildfire Fuel Bill
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Maycumber bill would promote forest management in effort to reduce fuel loads in Washington state to protect state lands from wildfires.
Wildfire Bill Moves to Senate Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Resilient Federal Forests Act, or Wildfire Bill, passes House vote and moves to Senate.
Wildfire Bill Moves to Senate Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Resilient Federal Forests Act, or Wildfire Bill, passes House on way to Senate.
Resilient Federal Forests Act
Colorado Ag Today
The U.S. House passed legislation aimed at reversing the rising fire danger
Forest Management Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Representative Dan Newhouse is working on bills to improve forest management to help prevent wildfires.
Chlorpyrifos and State Attorney General Pt 3
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
State Attorney General joins lawsuit against EPA for use of widely used insecticide, chlorpyrifos.
Chlorpyrifos and State Attorney General Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington Attorney General joins lawsuit against EPA for use of widely used insecticide, chlorpyrifos.
Chlorpyrifos and State Attorney General
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Attorney General joins suit against EPA over use of pesticide chlorpyrifos.
Forest Health Bill Passes Unanimously
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Senator Hawkins' Forest Health Bill Heads to Governor for Signature